The most rock ’n’ roll Valentine’s Day celebration this side of the Misty Mountains returns to the Bay Area for another epic year! We’re cranking up the heat with burlesque, pole, and rock-infused seduction inspired by the legendary grooves of Zeppelin.
Veteran bassist Randy McDonald (Tommy Castro & the Painkillers) returns to The California for Pro Jam. Randy delivers an electrifying mix of original compositions and timeless covers, across genres including R&B, 50's Rock’n’roll, Tex-Mex Border Rock, Swing, and a touch of Jazz and Boogie.
Sign-up via email to openmic@swmh.com. You may sign up anytime between 6 pm the night before and 3 pm on the actual Tuesday. If you are in school and need to go early, please indicate that in your request. If you would like a certain time slot, please indicate that as well, no guarantees. You will receive a confirmation and the performance times by 5 p.m. that day. Each performer will have 2 songs/10 minutes to perform. There will be a bass amp, a guitar amp, a set of drums, and a piano already set up for anyone to use.
Tom Relling Band consistently delivers full-tilt live performances, uplifting and astounding audiences with high energy guitar-based rock n’roll. New LP “Peace In Love” is out now on Shaky Records.
The China Camp Family Band is a brand-new group of well-known players in the Grateful Dead-Jerry Garcia Band wing of the jamband world who fell together and decided to make their own band.
Formed in Trench Town, Kingston, Jamaica, in the late-1960s, Wailing Souls have experienced numerous transformations. Their discography (over 26 albums to date) includes singles recorded as The Renegades, Pipe & the Pipers, and Atarra. Sly & Robbie and the Roots Radics are only a few of the stellar musicians who have worked with Wailing Souls. Still one of the most powerful forces in Reggae, Wailing Souls continue to tour globally and record new songs with that same vigor they had back in Kingston’s Trench Town decades ago.
Join us in your masks and feathers as Forbidden Kiss LIVE celebrates Fat Tuesday on Friday the 13th, with Bastet Dancers Chair Troupe!
For nearly four decades, Laurie Lewis has gathered fans and honors for her powerful and emotive voice and her versatile, dynamic songwriting. She is a sought-after recording producer and an equally skilled teacher and mentor. And she is an inspiration and a ground-breaker – across genres, across geography and across gender barriers.
The Cheeseballs is one of the best San Francisco-based high-energy dance bands with thousands of successful shows under their belt. Soulful, funky, and at the top of the list of go-to bands
Come celebrate the 8 aspects of LOVE, according to the Ancient Greeks! An evening of uplifting love songs from local recording artist Paula Gilbert’s new album “Love is the Answer”. Featuring: Colleen Shields, Carol & Lenny, Mila Torres and Mal Tornay. With guest appearance by Cupid MC rapper, Jack Prescott.